After you are referred to the Passport program, you don’t need to contact DSO about your Passport file. For anything related to the Passport program, like what you can buy, invoices, your funding balance, or signing up support workers, contact your local Passport agency.
If your service needs change, you move to a new address, or your contact information changes, you should let your area DSO know so they can update your file.
If you are receiving Ontario Works or ODSP and in need of financial assistance with your electricity bills, you may qualify for the Ontario Electricity Support Program.
💡 Visit ontarioelectricitysupport.ca for details and eligibility requirements.
The highly anticipated return of the SPEAK podcast is finally here with the incredibly poetic Alyssa Wylie! Join hosts Debbie Ratcliffe and fin in conversation with Alyssa about her creativity and passions. She shares the meaning behind her fashion style, her love for dancing, her songwriting skills and more!
Make sure to add SPEAK to your favorite Podcast list, it’s a fun and insightful conversation you won’t want to miss!
Listen now: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/speak-season-3-episode-3-dreams-fashion-art/
The episode was collaboration with Chris Binkowski also known as “Bucko,” offers music compositions inspired by Alyssa’s words using AI and digital skills. BEING Studio and SPEAK gratefully acknowledges support from the City of Ottawa for this season.
Did you know that feeding challenges are common among children with autism? Sensory sensitivities, picky eating, and mealtime stress can make it tough. Aidescanada’s Feeding Differences in Autism Toolkit offers insights and strategies to make mealtimes more positive and manageable for everyone.
Explore the toolkit for practical tips: https://bit.ly/4eUK1ND
The Snowsuit Fund distributes snowsuits to thousands of children in need every year. If you would like to benefit from this service, the process is very straightforward.
Learn more:
https://snowsuitfund.com/get-a-snowsuit/
Check out their graphic that outlines the support you or your loved one can access through MCCSS-funded services with DSO’s support.
This page offers resources on the many transitions students experience along their learning journey at school.
https://www.ocdsb.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalid=55478&pageid=37659839
